Aleia
How to say it: uh-LAY-uh · /əˈleɪə/
Variant of Aleia/Aleia; in Hawaiian related to 'alea' (floating); also may derive from Greek Aleia meaning 'roaming freely'.
Aleia was the 529th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 279 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #447 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #529 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 279 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,027 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #447 |
| In France, 2025 | #567 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fresh to American charts, Aleia has risen to its strongest point in the 2020s. Growth is expected to continue in coming seasons.
What goes with it
Soft and flowing with a gentle lilt, it feels light and calm. Alora belongs in the same style group.
Nicknames
- Ale
- Lia
- Lei
Honouring a Aleia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aleia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
In France: #567 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Aleia
- Aleia Hobbs (born 1996)American sprinter
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